Imagine Cup Tips & Tricks PRESENTED BY:
Key Points 1. Where to start? 2. How to create a perfect team? 3. How to find the right mentor? 4. How to plan and build the project? 5. How to create an impressive video? 6. What if I need some help?
Where to Start? 1. Where to start? Your IDEA can make huge impact to the world
2. How to create a good team? Read the official rules of Imagine Cup 2014 You don’t need 4 developers to build the project Multi-discipline background is recommended Find the subject matter expert Find the BEST presenter You can invite master degree students to join the team NOW you can have associate members
The New Associates for team Business Planning Video Production Graphic Design User Experience Design Music & sound Design Testing & Quality Assurance Marketing & Social Media
3. How to find the right mentor Educator Imagine Cup winner or competitor MVP Community Leader Related start up company
4. How to plan and build the project? Read the official rules of Imagine Cup Competitions 2014 Focus on Judging criteria Explore the right target audiences / users Make a simple project testing Always think about the future development Think about the feasibility and business plan
5. How to create an impressive video? Create the right scenario Ask the right person(s) to help The 1 st 2-minutes is very important Address all the judging criteria Highlight and focus on main functionalities of your project Clear voice Provides Subtitle
6. What if i need some help? MicrosoftVirtualAcademy.comMSDN.microsoft.comTechNet.microsoft.comImagineCup.com/Blog
Summary WIN it Create your impressive video & submit it Plan and build your project properly Find the right mentor Register at ImagineCup.com Create the perfect team DREAM it